Cuminaldehyde
Cuminaldehyde is a natural organic compound with the molecular formula C10H12O. It is a benzaldehyde with an isopropyl group substituted in the 4-position.
Uses and occurrence
Cuminaldehyde is a precursor to another commercially important fragrance, cyclamen aldehyde.Cuminaldehyde has been investigated for inhibition of the fibrillation of alpha-synuclein,
Cuminaldehyde can be prepared synthetically by the reduction of 4-isopropylbenzoyl chloride or by the formylation of cumene.